Golden Ball nominees announced

12 July 2014

Fifa has announced the shortlist for the 2014 Golden Ball. The prize is awarded to the best player at the World Cup. Germany have four nominees in Mats Hummels, Toni Kroos, Phillip Lahm and Thomas Muller. While their opponents in tomorrow's final, Argentina, have three-Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria and Javier Mascherano. Colombia's James Rodriguez, Brazil's Neymar and Arjen Robben of the Netherlands complete the 10-man shortlist.